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Lemon Rolls: The Ultimate Soft and Sweet Citrus Breakfast Treat Everyone Will Crave

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Soft and fluffy Lemon Rolls filled with buttery lemon sugar filling and topped with creamy citrus glaze. These sweet homemade rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, holidays, and cozy weekend baking.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Mix warm milk, yeast, sugar, eggs, butter, and flour to form dough.
  2. Knead until soft and smooth.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl and allow it to rise until doubled.
  4. Mix butter, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice for filling.
  5. Roll dough into a large rectangle.
  6. Spread filling evenly over the dough.
  7. Roll tightly into a log and slice into rolls.
  8. Place rolls in a baking dish and let rise again.
  9. Bake until soft and lightly golden.
  10. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and heavy cream for glaze.
  11. Spread glaze over warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • Do not overheat the milk before adding yeast.
  • Allow the dough enough time to rise.
  • Warm rolls absorb glaze better.
  • Dental floss creates cleaner slices.
  • Store covered for up to 2 days.
  • Freeze baked rolls for up to 2 months.
  • Blueberries pair beautifully with lemon flavor.
  • Do not overbake the rolls.
  • Room temperature ingredients help create soft dough.

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